Chateau Fleur Cardinale
Chateau Fleur Cardinale was one of our next stops on the tour. Bob, the vineyard manager, gave us plenty of insight into the terroir and vinification practices of the chateau. It is located right next to Chateau Valandraud, which you will see in the videos below. Check 'em out:
posted by Philip Nilsson at
6:08 AM
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Is he saying that the coral contributes to the quality of his soil or just commenting on things he found?
Dear Anonymous: I'm no geologist, so I wouldn't stake my life on it, but what I've gathered from the various winemakers I've spoken with is that coral (and other ancient sea-bed creatures) have a very direct influence on the quality of the wine. As the chemicals in the coral break down in the soil over thousands of years they turn to calcium, thus creating the limestone layer so prominent in many of the best winemaking regions worldwide. Limestone is responsible for bringing out the delicate aromas and floral characteristics in a wine. The contrast is clay soils which bring out the power and structure. While this affects all wines, it is particularly apparent in Burgundy, as the Pinot Noir grape is very reactive to soil conditions. -Mike Supple, JJ Buckley
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